Brighter Day Theraplay House

09/29/2021

We are proud to announce that our lead therapist, Carla Shepherd, is moving on to pursue her career teaching at the collegiate level. She will be completing her doctorate in the near future and we are truly proud of her accomplishments. We have decided to close the chapter on direct services here at Brighter Day and would like to thank the many families, therapists, and providers that have contributed to our story over the years. We have made a list of local providers that have occupational therapy within our area and will be providing this list to our client caseload.

09/12/2020

This is a program created to help parents during the COVID pandemic. Check it out!

08/13/2020

Schizophrenia is also included in our Disability Simulator. This is an awesome interview of a person explaining their experiences with the disorder.
https://www.facebook.com/specialbooksbyspecialkids/videos/516761978897767/

08/12/2020

What's in the news today. This article came out last week in the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/26/opinion/Americans-with-disabilities-act.html

Disabled Americans are asking for true inclusion.

08/11/2020

This is an infographic on ways to stay healthy at home during the pandemic.
https://compuvision.biz/resources/infographic-5-tips-for-staying-healthy-while-working-from-home/

Our five tips will help you stay healthy while working from home. We cover the both the physical and mental practices that will keep you healthy and productive in your home office.

08/10/2020

Sunday is Funday!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/437060338832736801/

Discover even more ideas for you

08/09/2020

Our Disability Simulator helps link you to valuable resources in the community. Here's one for those with hearing and/or speech impairments.
http://www.relaync.com/

08/08/2020

Who doesn't love a good laugh. Here is how one other abled individual is succeeding by embracing his uniqueness. Lives Matter
https://twitter.com/thedrewlynch

The latest Tweets from Drew Lynch (). degradable

08/07/2020

Did you know JFK's sister was mentally disabled? Check out this video that describes her life and the impact it had on disability awareness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrVEzgIQioQ

If you happen to like our videos and have a few bucks to spare to support our efforts, check out our Patreon page where we've got a variety of perks for our ...

08/06/2020

Learning Disability is one of our stations in the Disability Simulator. It's literally a condition that can go undetected. Fact or Fiction? You can't learn if you have a disability.
http://www.ldao.ca/myths-facts-about-learning-disabilities/

08/05/2020

Here's a look at how the Pandemic is affecting the disabled in the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/style/americans-with-disabilities-act.html

08/04/2020

We all need to practice healthy habits to live well. Check out these tips for staying healthy.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/healthyliving.html

People with disabilities need health care and programs for the same reasons as anyone else—to stay well, active, and a part of the community.

08/03/2020

Here are ideas to put the fun in your Sunday.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/84442561751967857/

08/02/2020

Look what's in the news! Let's promote inclusion for everyone.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/07/15/2062514/0/en/Disability-Equality-Index-reveals-2020-Best-Places-to-Work-for-Disability-Inclusion.html

Disability Equality Index report highlights industry trends and global insights

08/01/2020

Freedom Friday. Take a look at what one woman with other abilities can do and the way she is telling her story to others through humor.
https://nyln.org/succeeding-from-a-wheelchair

07/31/2020

Today in disability history, July 30, 1965, Social Security Amendments were made establishing Medicare and Medicaid.
https://www.facebook.com/DREDF.org/photos/a.103735114098/10156562665394099/?type=3&theater

THIS DAY IN DISABILITY HISTORY: On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Social Security Amendments establishing Medicare and Medicaid. The guest of honor was former President Harry S. Truman, who fought for most of his political career for to achieve this goal. Said Johnson at the ceremony, Tradition "calls upon us never to be indifferent toward despair. It commands us never to turn away from helplessness. It directs us never to ignore or to spurn those who suffer untended in a land that is bursting with abundance."

07/30/2020

Wake Up Awareness Wednesday here are
5 common myths and misconceptions about disability http://ow.ly/W4UB50AEGMH

If you're disabled, you've most likely come across misconceptions about disability. Read these 5 common myths to find out whether you've experienced any of them.

07/29/2020

Our Disability Simulator provides activities that place participants in situations that a person with a disability might face. Look for more information on a workshop coming soon.